Ernest Manning Weekly Rundown
Dec. 16 - Dec. 20
Greetings Griffin families,
The entire staff of Ernest Manning High School would like to take this opportunity to wish you a restful break, joyous holiday and a very Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing all of our students back on January 6 for the last week of regular classes for Semester 1. As a complement to all the detailed information found on the Ernest Manning High School website, here is your Weekly Rundown for December 16-20.
EMTV Weekly Rundown
EM DAILY Weekly Rundown is now available.
https://vimeo.com/1038715633/f565ba1025
Ernest Manning official social media accounts are also online!
Instagram, X and Threads: emhs_cbe
Door Locking Protocol Changes
In keeping with updated CBE protocols, the entrances to the school from the Parkade as well as 69th Street will be locked each school day as of 9:30 am. Students arriving after that time will need to go around the school and enter from the Main Doors by the office. Thank you for your understanding.
Lost and Found
Ever wonder what happened to that water bottle your child had to have, but you have not seen in a while? What about that Ernest Manning Gym Strip that stopped coming home for washing? All lost and found articles will be displayed in the main hallway starting Dec 18 until Jan 24. Please pop by and reclaim lost treasures.
Yearbook Ordering Deadline Approaching
This year, our deadline for yearbook ordering is the end of February, as opposed to end of May as it was last year. If you haven’t ordered a yearbook yet, please find information on how to do so here.
Lifetouch Grad Photo Opportunities
Students who have not had the opportunity to have a graduation session at school or would like a second sitting can still book with Lifetouch at their Calgary studio. Please book early (before the end of February) to ensure your grad is included in our yearbook publication and graduation composite.
Lifetouch first studio dates start Dec. 16th and will continue to open as dates fill.
https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1dqj327c/?e_id=5556
Step 1 - Select your Session Type - Cap and Gown Grade 12 (30 minutes).
Step 2 - Select your Date. Open dates on calendar are indicated by blue date links.
Step 3 - Select your Time.
Step 4 - Complete the Registration Form.
Step 5 - Confirm your Appointment.
A confirmation email will be sent upon completion of booking. Please note that Lifetouch Calgary Studio is located at #30, 5329 72 Avenue S.E.
Culinary Arts Menu December 16-20
Here is the menu for this week:
Monday, December 16 | Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Naan Bread
Tuesday, December 17 | Penne Puttanesca – Vegetarian Pasta dish with Rich Tomato Sauce with Parmesan, Feta, Sundried Tomatoes, Basil, Oregano with Cheese Toast
Wednesday, December 18 | Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce, Cheddar Cheese Scone, Coleslaw
Thursday, December 19 | Slow Roasted & Smoked Turkey Breast, Harvest Rice Pilaf, Roasted Vegetables, Turkey Demi-glace
EMHS Culinary Cookie Kit Pick Up
Previously ordered cookie kits can be picked up:
Dec 16-19 during Lunch time in the cafeteria (11:50am-12:29pm)
Additionally, they will be available for pickup:
Dec 17 - 5pm-8pm By Gym entrance
Dec 19 - 3:30pm-4:30pm in Cafeteria
If you have any questions, please email
Chef Jen Pena at [jepena@cbe.ab.ca]
2025-26 Instructional Calendar Approved
In order to support our families in your long-term planning, the 2025-26 Instructional Calendar has been published for your reference.
School Council Meeting this Wednesday, December 18
We look forward to hosting our next School Council and Parent Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, December 18 @ 6 pm virtually on Teams. Please use this link to sign up. Please find the agenda for the upcoming School Council meeting here. The Parent Advisory Council agenda is available here. Shortly before the meeting a Teams invitation will be sent to you.
January Schedule
Attendance this week and from January 6-10 will be extremely important for our kiddos as we wrap up Semester One with remaining assignments, instruction and preparation for final evaluations.
January 13-27
In addition to final exams and diploma writing, teachers prioritize opportunities for continued learning and reassessment for students. While attendance is not mandatory, teachers proactively reach out to all students to inform them of these opportunities. Students are also welcome to come to the school to study in the learning commons or cafeteria.
In order to support your planning, the January Exam and Credit Recovery Schedule has been posted on our website:
https://ernestmanning.cbe.ab.ca/exam-schedule?hash=erL2V4YW0tc2NoZWR1bGU=
To find out about grade 10 Final Exams, please contact your child’s teacher directly.
Griffin Athletics
Basketball
- Jr. Boys Basketball vs St. Mary's Monday, December 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm @ St. Mary's
- Sr. Boys Basketball vs St. Mary's Monday, December 16, 7:30pm - 9:30pm @ St. Mary's
- Jr. Girls Basketball vs All Saints Monday, December 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm @ All Saints
- Sr. Girls Basketball vs All Saints Monday, December 16, 7:30pm - 9:30pm @ All Saints
- Sr. Girls Basketball vs Bowness Tuesday, December 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm @ Ernest Manning
- Jr. Girls Basketball vs Bowness Tuesday, December 17, 7:30pm - 9:30pm @ Ernest Manning
- Jr. Boys Basketball vs Bishop O'Byrne Thursday, December 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm @ Ernest Manning
- Sr. Boys Basketball vs Bishop O'Byrne Thursday, December 19, 7:30pm - 9:30pm @ Ernest Manning
Wrestling
- Quad Meet Wednesday, December 18, 5:00pm- 8:00pm @ Father Lacombe
Please follow our Athletics Instagram account, @EMHS.Athletics, for the latest updates on our teams!
Ernest Manning has partnered with Hudl to livestream sports played in our home gym directly to our very own Hudl x Ernest Manning fan website. On this site, you can find team schedules, highlights, and more information about our teams currently connected with Hudl.
Here is the link to the website: https://fan.hudl.com/can/ab/calgary/organization/22902/ernest-manning-high-school.
Go Griffins!
High School Basketball and Wrestling Spectator Reminders
Looking Ahead
December 18 | School Council Meeting 6 pm
December 16-19 | EMHS Skills Cookie Fundraiser pick up
December 20 | Last Day of Classes before Winter Break
January 6 | Classes Resume
January 6-10 | Regular classes, all students
January 13-27 | Final exam / credit recovery period Semester 1
January 27 | last day of Semester 1 – Report Cards available for viewing in PowerSchool
January 28 | first day of Semester 2
As always, if you have any questions regarding the EMHS Weekly Rundown, please contact the Main Office.